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What’s Your Mermaid Look?

Talin Vartanian

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About This Quiz

Mermaids may be a myth, but these sea creatures have inspired men and women to create many types of aquatic hair and makeup looks. Some of these are vibrant and shimmery, while others are more subtle in detail. But you don't need to be a beauty expert to take our aquatic quiz, because we're going to focus on a few classic mermaid looks today!

A mermaid look is generally divided into two categories: hair and makeup. So ask yourself this: How does your personality reflect these types of beauty choices? For instance, if you're low-maintenance with life, then a pretty side ponytail with aquatic hair clips should do the trick. Or maybe your personality is more suited to an elegant updo with some sunset-inspired makeup. And if you really want to go all out with aquatic hair and makeup choices, you could always paint some fish scales, sand dollars, mermaid tails or seashells on parts of your face!

But being a mermaid isn't just about the outward beauty, because your inner personality plays a role, too. So if you're curious about what unique mermaid look is right for you, then it's time for you to take our aquatic quiz right now!

Where would you like to swim?

Hawaii

Florida Keys

Bora Bora

Jamaica

What's your go-to outfit for a beach vacation?

Jean shorts with a tank top

T-shirt with sweatpants

Maxi dress

Just a swimsuit

Which of these hair products do you reach for the most?

Sea salt spray

Hair mousse

Hairspray

Hair gel

On a scale of 1-10, how shimmery would your mermaid tail be?

7-8

4-6

1-3

9-10

What's your favorite thing to do at the beach?

Build sandcastles

Walk along the shore

Tan under the sun

Swim in the ocean

Your personality is similar to which of these "The Little Mermaid" characters?

Flounder

Sebastian

Ursula

Ariel

Pick a beautiful piece of aquatic jewelry to wear on a first date!

Seashell necklace

Starfish bracelet

Pirate ship ring

Seahorse earrings

How would you rate your swimming skills?

Advanced

Intermediate

Beginner

Expert

You'd love to swim with which of these aquatic creatures?

Fish

Turtles

Sharks

Dolphins

Are you more of a morning or a night person?

Morning person

Afternoon person

Night person

I'm an "all day" person!

Which of these beautiful flowers would you wear in your hair?

Tulip

Lily

Rose

Marigold

Your aquatic personality can be best described as ...

Silly

Easygoing

Serious

Spontaneous

What type of mermaid would you want to be?

Tropical mermaid

Mermaid princess

Deep sea mermaid

Open ocean mermaid

How would you describe your unique beauty?

Gorgeous

Beautiful

Hot

Pretty

Which of these types of weather describes your outlook on life?

Snowy

Cloudy

Rainy

Sunny

What type of trait would you look for in other mermaid friends?

Loyalty

Trust

Respect

Kindness

It's time to choose an awesome mermaid superpower!

Swimming really fast

Breathing underwater

Creating ocean waves

Talking to other sea creatures

As a mermaid, would you rather have short or long hair?

I have no preference.

Medium-length hair

Long hair

Short hair

One of these seasons matches your sense of style, but which one is it?

Winter

Spring

Fall

Summer

Which of these items would you search for as a mermaid?

Seashells

Fossils

Pearls

Mirrors

Pick an aquatic fragrance that will make you smell like the ocean!

Ocean waves

Sunny seashore

Driftwood

Salty breeze

How would you paint your nails as a mermaid?

Seashell nail art

Shimmery fish scales nail art

Pearl nail art

"The Little Mermaid" nail art

What would be your go-to makeup product as a mermaid?

Bronzer

Foundation

Eyeliner

Eyeshadow

Choose a pretty type of aquatic hair accessory!

Shimmery bow

Starfish hair clip

Pearl tiara

I don't need hair accessories.

What % evil would you be as a mermaid?

60%

30%

100%

0%

Which of these ocean-inspired tattoos would you want to get?

Ocean waves

Palm tree

Anchor

Mermaid tail

How big is your social circle of friends?

I have many friends.

I have a few friends.

I don't have any friends.

I lost count!

Tell us about your fashionable sense of style!

Tomboy

Super casual

Glamorous

Chic

What do you want to be known for as a mermaid?

Playfulness

Intellect

Beauty

Kindness

Imagine meeting your Prince Charming. What would he be like?

He would be handsome.

He would be caring.

He would be mysterious.

He would be adventurous.

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